Ronaldo vs Bale - Twitter can't wait

And you thought Batman vs Superman was a clash of the titans? After a historic win against Belgium in the Euro 2016 quarter-finals, Wales are now all set to face Portugal in the last four next week.

Goals from Ashley Williams, Hal Robson-Kanu and Sam Voakes ensured Chris Coleman’s men clinched the greatest win in their footballing history. A 3-1 win over Marc Wilmots’s side took them further than they’d ever been in tournament football before.

Best pals, right? But almost as soon as the celebrations in Lille started, talk quickly moved to what is undoubtedly the biggest clash of heavyweights since the son of Krypton took on Bruce Wayne in a fight to the death.

Real Madrid teammates Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo are set to go head-to-head in Lyon next Wednesday.

Shearer wants England to be just like Wales

Alan Shearer has once again proved he wears his heart on his sleeve after EXPLODING at half-time during the Wales vs Belgium game.

But it wasn’t to do with his British loyalty towards The Dragons.

The former Newcastle striker is still absolutely enraged by England ‘s Euro 2016 exit, even though it was four days ago.

And he says the reason behind the Three Lions’ constant failure is down to a lack of a plan. As well as the fact that England manager’s keep “shoehorning” players over the years such as Gerrard and Scholes into the wrong positions.

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This is for Gary Speed! Twitter tributes flood in

Emotional Wales football fans have flooded Twitter with tributes for former manager Gary Speed after the greatest night in the country’s football history.

Wales, who hadn’t qualified for a major tournament since 1958, booked their place in the semi-final of Euro 2016 with an incredible 3-1 win over Belgium.

The remarkable achievement marks the high-point of a young Welsh side who began their journey to European football’s top table under Speed.

The charismatic young manager - who was capped 85 times for his country - was found dead his home at the age of 42 in 2011, leaving Welsh football in mourning.

But five years on, as Welsh football celebrates its finest hour, fans have taken to social media to remember Speed and the role he played in the national side’s amazing journey.

Watch Coleman's reaction to that win

Chris Coleman was utterly overjoyed in his post-match interview and sent out a motivational message to the world: “Don’t be afraid to have dreams”.

Wales have progressed to the Euro 2016 semi-finals after sweeping aside Belgium 3-1 in Lille.

Despite conceding early, goals from Ashley Williams, Hal Robson-Kanu and Sam Vokes rallied a famous win in the Stade Pierre-Mauroy.

Speaking after the game to the BBC, Coleman said: “ When you have players like Aaron Ramsey, Gareth Bale and Joe Allen, you’ve got to play football. Get the best out of your best players, and you get the best out of your team.

“Our only gripe in the England game was we didn’t pass the ball - we have in every other game. “We wanted to come and show people we can be a very offensive team. And we’ve done that.”

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7 reasons Wales are everything England aren't

They may have handed England their only win of Euro 2016, but there’s no doubting Wales have been the best Home Nation in France this summer.

“We were ever so pleased to get here, and then get out of the group. I don’t know what it means until I go home tonight and take it all in.

“We’re not looking that far yet. We’ve got a difficult game to come.”

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Robson-Kanu: We kept to our game plan

Speaking to the BBC the free agent said:

“Fantastic. We did well to get back into the game.

“We knew if we kept playing like in the first half we’d get our just rewards. It’s hard to describe.

“We’ve worked so hard for this over the last eight years. Long may it continue.

“We played them a few times in the past few years and know how to play against them.

“We kept to our game plan. We’ve got world-class players - we can be as solid as a rock defensively. With those two combined we stand a good chance.”

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Picture of the night

In case you were wondering whether Wales had the heart to get to the Euro 2016 semi-finals....

This pic sums up the Welsh team’s magnificent effort and achievement here in Lille and in France in general.

That team spirit has got stronger and stronger with each passing day and no doubt has contributed to how far they have come in the last three weeks.

They are now into the last four and face Portugal - a team who haven’t won a game in 90 minutes so far in this tournament.

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Coleman on that famous victory

Chris Coleman has been speaking to the BBC after what is a famous victory for his team:

“When you have players like Aaron Ramsey, Gareth Bale and Joe Allen, you’ve got to play football. Get the best out of your best players, and you get the best out of your team.

“Our only gripe in the England game was we didn’t pass the ball - we have in every other game.

“We wanted to come and show people we can be a very offensive team. And we’ve done that.”

And on substitute Sam Vokes who got that third goal.

“I’m really happy for Sam Vokes. He doesn’t always start but he always turns up and works so hard. For Ashley Williams, he doesn’t score many, but what a leader. Hal Robson-Kanu, wow, what a performance.

“Don’t be afraid to have dreams. Four years ago I was as far away from this as you could imagine. I’ve had more failures than successes but I’m not afraid to fail. We deserve this.”

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Twitter goes crazy for Wales

Everyone on Twitter - Welsh of not - is going crazy for Chris Coleman’s side and this historic win.

Sam Vokes late header wrapped up a famous victory for Wales here in Lille to take them into their first ever major tournament semi-final.

Welsh celebrities have been pouring their hearts out on social media and showering praise on their boys.

And why not, they should be super proud of Wales tonight, and so should everyone.

They have done Britain proud tonight and are making history. Absolutely fantastic stuff.

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Wales 3-1 Belgium: 9 things we learned

Wales secured one of the most famous wins in their history, as they came back from a goal down to beat Belgium 3-1 and book their place in the semi-finals of Euro 2016.

Belgium took an early lead when Radja Nainggolan blasted home from outside the area after just thirteen minutes.

But Welsh heads didn’t drop and they found themselves level after half an hour, when Ashley Williams benefited from some sloppy defending to head home from a corner.

There was further joy for Chris Coleman’s men after the break, when free agent Robson-Kanu turned in the box and fired past Thibaut Courtois to put them in the lead.

The Belgians turned up the pressure, but Wales sealed one of the most famous victories in their history when Sam Vokes headed home with five minutes remaining.

Everyone loves Robson-Kanu

Euro 2016 has been a pretty crazy tournament with some pretty crazy results.

But if you added up all the madness at these Euros, you still wouldn’t reach the insanity of what happened after 55 minutes of the Wales vs Belgium quarter-final… when Hal Robson-Kanu scored the worldie to end all worldies.

Robson-Kanu was released by Reading at the end of the last season.

The 27 year-old got himself into Wales’ Euro 2016 squad despite being a free agent. He is, quite literally, unemployed.

And yet, with the score a 1-1 against Belgium, he momentarily turned into Johan Cruff, Lionel Messi and Pele combined. Producing a delicious Cruyff turn in the Belgian box, he sent three defenders to the shops before tucking away a cracking finish.

Yes, it really did happen In among the bedlam and disbelief, many supporters saw an opportunity - an opportunity to get their club to sign Euro 2016’s unattached star. Cue a LOT of fans asking their team to snap up Robson-Kanu.

FULL TIME! WALES INTO THE SEMI-FINALS!

What a result here in Lille as Wales have beaten overwhelming favourites Belgium in the quarter-finals to make it to their first ever major tournament semi-final.

They did it from coming behind too after Nainggolan put the Belgians ahead after a quarter of an hour.

But Goals from Williams, Robson-Kanu and Vokes have secured a famous victory for Chris Coleman’s side and they are into the last four.

What another brilliant, brilliant performance from the Welsh and the dream goes on.

Absolute scenes here in Lille.

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THREE minutes injury time

Belgium are back on the front foot and pressing for a goal. A chance. Anything.

They need two goals and they have less than two minutes of normal time and THREE minutes injury time to find one.

Wales, though, have everyone behind the ball apart from Gareth Bale.

We said they might be a threat on the break didn’t we? And it turned out to be exactly the case with that Vokes goal.

Crazy that Wales have scored three tonight and Bale hasn’t got any of them but that shows just how good the rest of the team have been tonight.

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GOAL WALES!! 3-1!!

WALES ARE INTO THE EURO 2016 SEMI-FINAL!!

Substitute Sam Vokes has just scored a fantastic header and Chris Coleman’s side are surely through here.

And just like Robson-Kanu’s goal it was against the run of play really but Wales will not care one bit.

Chris Gunter does well to get away down the right and sends over a nice clipped cross.

But Vokes does superbly to flick the ball into the far corner past Courtois and into the net.

Wales are in absolute dreamland here and we are on the verge of a historic result here in Lille.

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Belgium denied a penalty

Ashley Williams is a lucky, lucky man. A very lucky man indeed.

He clips Nainggolan in the box and the Roma man goes down but no penalty is given.

Really thats should be a spot-kick and Wales are off the hook.

Belgium are turning the screw right now and can feel a goal coming. They probably will get another big chance before the end of the game but will they take it? They haven’t been fruitful with their chances so far.

About seven minutes to go here in Lille.

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In pics: Robson-Kanu's goal

Kanu turned expertly in the box before cooly slotting past Courtois

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The Chelsea keeper couldn’t get near it as the free agent put Wales into the lead in Lille

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And wheeled away to celebrate a famous goal with his team-mates

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Fellaini should score that

You can’t say Belgium haven’t had chances in this second half.

Benteke missed that header just before Robson-Kanu’s goal and now Marouane Fellaini has missed a golden chance to draw his side level.

Toby Alderweireld of all people gets away down the right and squares it into the middle where Fellaini towers above James Chester and hods towards the far corner.

Hennessey can only stand and watch it but the ball flies about a yard wide and the Manchester United man holds his head in frustration.

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Wales fans giving it to England

Our man Andy Lines is in the Lille Metropole tonight watching the action unfold and it sounds like the Wales fans are enjoying poking fun at England.

Wales fans sing “are you watching England”

Some Wales fans now taunting Belgium by singing “are you England in disguise?”

But there are also some serious chants from the Welsh end.

Wales fans singing “there’s only one Gary Speed.”

This cold be the most memorable night in Wales football team’s history if it stays the way it is. Coleman’s side have just under 20 minutes to hang on.

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We’ve got just over 20 minutes to go and Wales still lead.

Despite that strong start to the second half Belgium have not responded in the way they would have liked after Robson-Kanu’s goal.

And Wales are growing in confidence with every passing minute. They are holding strong and looking organised, as they have done all tournament.

And you can see a goal on the break coming from Bale to be honest. The Belgian defence aren’t enjoying playing against him. Fellaini just gave the Real Madrid star a kick and concedes a free-kick.

It’s all going Wales’ way so far.

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To be a Wales fan right now

Wales fans everywhere are losing their heads. And who can blame them.

They are 2-1 up against Belgium in the Euro 2016 quarter-final with about 25 minutes left to play here in Lille tonight.

And here are the scenes at a fan zone with both sets of supporters watching that second goal from Robson-Kanu unfold.

More Belgium fans here than Welsh but you can see the Wales fans absolutely loving it.

This could go down as a historic night for the Welsh.

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GOAL WALES!!!

OH MY WORD!! WALES ARE AHEAD!

And it’s a fantastic goal from Hal Robson-Kanu.

Totally against the run of play but Wales won’t care.

The striker takes the ball down in the box and it looks like he should square it to Bale but he does brilliantly to pull off a CRUYFF TURN in the middle of the box, sending three defenders the wrong way.

He then calmly side-foots it home and Wales are in dreamland. This is incredible. We’ve had TWO goal of the tournament contenders here tonight.

Absolute scenes here in Lille. Absolute scenes.

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How Wales reacted to that Williams goal

As expected Welsh fans back home went absolutely ballistic when Williams nodded in.

The Swansea centre-back rose highest to nod in a corner to qualise Nainggolan’s thunderbolt.

And Welsh fans at the fan park in Cardiff couldn’t contain themselves.

And rightly so, it was a massive moment for Coleman’s side and keeps them in this =quarter-final and their Euro 2016 dream alive.

Just look at the joy on their faces. Fantastic stuff.

England fans watching at home jealously no doubt.

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BIG CHANCE LUKAKU

Well that should be 2-1 Belgium.

Fantastic cross into the box and the Wales defence misjudge it.

Lukaku is waiting there for it and it’s the sort of chance he puts away in his sleep.

But he can only direct it wide from about four yards out.

That should have been a goal. Hennessey was simply watching it and hoping it does wide.

A bit let off for Wales that one and it’s Belgium who have come out stronger at the start of this second half.

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Half-time sub for Belgium

Marc Wilmots has rolled the dice at half time.

He’s taken off winger Yannick Carassco and brought on Manchester United defensive midfielder Marouane Fellaini on.

Could that be to nullify Wales’ threat from set pieces? Quite possibly. Williams nearly scored from another corner a few minutes after his opener.

But could that switch take away from of Belgium’s attacking threat? It certainly could.

It will be interesting to see how that switch affects things for Belgium in the second half here.

The players are back out and we’re underway again.

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Some half-time stats

Wales on top looking at the stats at half-time.

They’ve had more shots and created more chances than their Belgian opponents.

They have also had more possession and totally deserve to be back level in this one.

You have to hand it to Coleman’s side, nothing gets them down and they just seem to keep coming back and trying even harder.

Can they go one better in the second half? If they keep this up they could find themselves in the semi-final.